Last Saturday saw me venture into the central Mournes; with clear skies on offer I opted for one of the seven sevens, Slieve Bernagh. Bernagh is the 4th highest in the Mournes and its twin peaks make its summit very distinctive. Starting from Meelmore Lodge car park I followed a good track to the Mourne wall before crossing the Trassey river to the green lane. The real hard work of ascent begins at this point as I followed a sheep trail in the direction of Slievenaglogh. Upon reaching the wall I turned right to the hares gap. Bernagh became the next objective. The wind became stronger as I ascended the wall with great views on both sides. Upon summiting I could see as far as Slieve Foye in county Louth. I descended on the Meelmore side before returning to the Trassey track to Meelmore Lodge for lunch. Total distance was just under 10km.
Slievenaglogh:
The green lane:
Meelmore, Trassey track:
Mourne wall to Bernagh:
Cove, Lamagan, Binnian:
Commedagh, Donard, brandypad:
Binnian, Lamagan, Ben Crom, Slievenaglogh, Knockchree:
Binnian, Lamagan, Ben Crom:
Annalong Horseshoe peaks:
Donard, Commedagh, Bernagh, Beg:
Meelbeg:
Silent Valley, Doan, Lough Shannagh:
Slieve Croob:
Bernagh's first peak with Murlough bay in the distance:
Ben Crom, Binnian, Silent Valley, Slievenaglogh and Knockchree:
Lough Shannagh and Slieve Muck:
